--- title: What does a Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) do? description: What does a CDS do? 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While there is no single answer to the question of [who makes the best CDS](https://www.cdia.com.au/category/articles-blogs/who-makes-the-best-cds), it is common for a CDS to be an experienced nurse, health information manager or clinical coder... ### Want to read and view more? This content is available to CDIA Community members only. 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